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Review: Flour + Water
If pizza and pasta are your thing (aren’t they everyones?) then you must try Flour + Water Restaurant or Pizzeria (which recently opened and provides a slightly more casual dining experience compared to its restaurant counterpart). Their unique pasta dishes and fluffy yet crisp pizzas make this place one of our favorite Italian spots. Flour +…
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Review: Shandong
We are addicted to Shandong Restaurant’s Chinese food and find ourselves obliged to show it to our out-of-town friends and family when they come to visit. Located in the heart of Oakland’s Chinatown, this cozy spot normally has a line out the door, so we typically order take out (if ordering by phone during peak hours,…
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Recipe: Zucchini Enchilada Casserole
If you can’t tell, we love Mexican food – including all the naughty and saucy dishes. This is our healthy take on one of our favorite dishes, enchiladas. This recipe provides you with proteins, fats, and greens that leave you satisfied and full. And you will get to put your pressure cooker to use to…
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Recipe: Crispy Lemon Garlic Brussels
As a kid, I (Tomas) remember when my grandma used to boil Brussel sprouts and I would run away from the dinner table just because of how gross they smelt. Never did I try them until around 5 year ago, and now I am an addict. If you like veggies and aren’t convinced on Brussel…
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Recipe: Mediterranean Meatballs
Looking for a summer take on meatballs? Try our Mediterranean Meatball recipe. You can serve these as a hors d’oeuvre or make them a main course served alone or with pasta. The yellow bell pepper keeps the inside of the meatballs nice and moist, while the outside of the meatball becomes crispy. Ingredients: 1lb lean…
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Review: Firebrand Bread
Oakland’s Firebrand Artisan Bread is a must try! They offer wood-fired brick oven carbs that will not leave you disappointed. They also receive an extra point for keeping it local – using regional grown flours and grains, and the freshest ingredients. They definitely nailed the connection from chef to food with their open floor plan…